Colorado Dragon Boat Festival
About this event
The Colorado Dragon Boat Festival is a cultural festival in Denver, Colorado, at Sloan's Lake Park. The 2026 event takes place Aug 29–30, 2026. The nation's largest dragon boat festival and a flagship Asian American heritage celebration in the Rocky Mountain region. Two days of dragon boat races, cultural performances, martial arts, artisan vendors, and pan-Asian cuisine draw tens of thousands to Sloan's Lake each summer.
Annual, last weekend in August
Location & directions
Sloan's Lake Park, 1700 N Sheridan Blvd, Denver, CO 80214
Frequently asked questions
When is Colorado Dragon Boat Festival 2026?
Colorado Dragon Boat Festival takes place Aug 29–30, 2026 in Denver, Colorado. Annual, last weekend in August
Where is Colorado Dragon Boat Festival held?
Colorado Dragon Boat Festival is held in Denver, Colorado, at Sloan's Lake Park, 1700 N Sheridan Blvd, Denver, CO 80214.
What is Colorado Dragon Boat Festival?
The nation's largest dragon boat festival and a flagship Asian American heritage celebration in the Rocky Mountain region.
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